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Craftsman 917.370560 Owner's Manual

650 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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CRRFTSMRH °
ROTARY LAW
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650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.370560
• Espahol,
p. 20
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370560 • Espahol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2=YEAR FULL WARRANTY CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair...
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when oper- • Read, understand, and follow ating mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major...
  • Page 4 Never fill containers inside a vehicle, , Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHiS OWNER'SMANUALANDALL SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrationswith your lawnmowertofamiliarizeyourselfwith the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 8 If condition fails to improve after the The operationof any lawn SAFETYeLASSES mower can result in foreign above steps (forward speed remains objects thrown into the the same), your drive belt is worn should be replaced. eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 9: To Convert Mower

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must Lift up on grass catcher using the removed and mulcher door closed. frame handle. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. Empty clippings from bag.

  • Page 10: To Stop Engine

    GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in unleaded gasoline with a minimum the engine. For type and grade of oil to 87 octane.
  • Page 11 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TiPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher iMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 12 MA|NTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE v" Check for Loose Fasteners v" v" v" _1 Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * v" Check Tires Check Drive Wheels v" Clean Lawn Mower ..v"...
  • Page 13 Use block of wood between blade and LAWN MOWER lawn mower housing and tighten Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. recommended tightening torque TIRES 35-40 ft. Ibs. / 47-54 N-m. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect IMPORTANT: Blade...

  • Page 14: Spark Plug

    If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Stop adding oil when you reach Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No. FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a 750369. Do not substitute. minute to allow oil to settle. Continue adding small amounts of oil, ENGINE rechecking...
  • Page 15 CLEANING Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. iMPORTANT: For best performance, keep We do not recommend using a garden mower housing free of built-up grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless trash. Clean the underside of your mower electrical...
  • Page 16 3. Return mower to upright position. align hole in handle with desired hole in 4. Install new drive belt into idler arm handlebracket andreassemblebolt and assembly,then around the drive pulley. knob and tighten securely. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 3.
  • Page 17 Loosen the two (2) handle knobs Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol sides of the upper handle and allow using ethanol or methanol) can attract handle to fold down to the rear. moisture which leads to separation Remove the two (2) handle knobs formation of acids during...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 20 Ias tiendas Sears, at Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se Ia reparen sin costo (o bien se Ia reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 21 I. OPERAClON Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 22 Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la Nunca guardar la m@.quinao el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos.

  • Page 23: Mantenimiento

    • Ayuda r_pida pot tel6fono - soporte tele- Congratulaciones por su buena compra. nuevo producto Craftsman@ est& disehado f6nico pot parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiabte por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos ahos.
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sirnbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura...
  • Page 26 Barra de control que, la presencia del operador Laoperaci6n de cualquier s ega- dorapuedehacerquesalten SEGURIDAD objetos extraflos dentrodesus ojos,Ioquepuedeproducir dahosgravesenestos.Siempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para losojosmientras operesu segadora o cuando Control de hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos la impulsi6n gafaso unamascara deseguridad devisi6n Torniquete ENGANCHAR CONTROL DE LA...
  • Page 27 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDORDE Para convertir a la operaci6n de ensacado CESPED o de descarga, el desviador de la descarga debe ser removido y la protecci6n contra la Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el descarga debe estar cerrada. mango del bastidor. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los...

  • Page 28: Para Parar El Motor

    AGREGUE GASOLINA ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es- AGREGUE ACEJTE tanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, yea pia con el minimo de 87 octanos.
  • Page 29 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PRECAUCl6N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daflar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADAi DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTEN|M|ENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 31 SEGADORA Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de la cuchilla gir&ndolo en el sentido en que ando haga el mantenimiento. giran las manillas del reloj. LLANTAS •...
  • Page 32 , Lacajadeengranajes s e Ilenaconlubricante Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- hastael niveladecuado en lafabrica.La dora y en el lado del motor. Onica vez que el lubricante necesita atenci6n Echar aceite despacio en el conducto es cuando se le ha prestado servicio a la aceite, par_.ndose a intervalos regulares para controlar el nivel del aceite con la varilla.
  • Page 33 LIMPIEZA No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardm para limpiar la segadora a menos IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento, que el sistema electrico, el silenciador, el mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion filtro de aire y el carburador esten tapados de cesped y basura.
  • Page 34 PARACAMB[AR LA CORREA DE[MPULSI6N AI mismo tiempo que sujeta el conjunto del 1. Colocarla nuevacorreade poleadelmotor. mango, remueva la manilla y el perno porta- 2. Colocar l aotra extremidad de la nueva correa dor del lado opuesto, alinee el agujero en el de mando a traves del orificio en el bastidor.
  • Page 35 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si Soporte la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m&s. de man( Perno SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto perfodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 36 CILINDRO Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Remueva la bujia. cerrado y cQbrala para protegerla contra el Vacie 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a traves polvo y la mugre. del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. Cubra su unidad con un forro protector Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas...
  • Page 37 SOLUCK3N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Mal corte= Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno o suelta. de la cuchilla. disparejo AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370560 KEY PART KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194577X479 Handle, Upper 161333 Baffle, Side 188839X004 Mounting Bracket, 193664X479 Handle, Lower !63409 Screw #12 x 5/8 Debris Shield Skirt, Rear 57808 Screw...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370560 "- !8 22...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370560 PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 195989 Cover, Dust, Wheel Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 189403 406260X428 Cover, Top 73800400 Nut, Hex 187353 Pawl Pulley 175098 188281 Lever, Drive Control 194231 X460 Wheel &...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-3853=EA 524 © 307_ [ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-3853=EA 163, 443_ 365_ 633 ©5 127_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 505 °...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-3853=EA 67o h 19o 689 #_> 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL i KEY PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 697322 Pin-Piston Cylinder Assembly 499423 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 499424 Rod-Connecting 299819s , Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod) 493279 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 45 BRJGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-3853=EA KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 696565 Shaft-Throttle 791850 Clamp-Hose 691242 O Pin-FIoatHinge 698588 Cover-Control 494870 Jet-Main(Standard) 497680 Starter-Rewind 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 691340 Screw (Muffler) 790821 Carburetor 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 694468 O Plug-Welch 698801 Crank-Governor 696564...

  • Page 46: Service Notes

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